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“Differentiating yourself from your peers is the challenge that every professional faces. This book gives you the clarity, process and confidence to make yourself stand out in a crowded market place.”

Toni Hunter, Partner, George Hay Chartered Accountants

“This easy-to-read book shows you how to build a firm foundation to win business regularly from your network. Highly recommended for any corporate professional or small business owner.”

Charlie Lawson, National Director, BNI UK & Ireland

The Go-To Expert provides no-nonsense advice on managing your transition into a well-known and trusted name within your industry.

Discover:

Simple steps to build your profile

How to market and sell yourself with ease and confidence

Techniques to make your clients come to you

“If you want to move your career on, shifting from being just another professional advisor to being truly recognised as a go-to expert, this book will show you the way.”

Richard Newton, award-winning author of The Management Book

Heather Townsend helps professionals become the Go-To-Expert. She is the author of The FT Guide To Business Networking and a high profile member of the professional services industry. Heather has worked with over 300 partners, coached, trained and mentored over 2000 professionals at every level of the UK’s most ambitious professional practices. She is a regular speaker and writer for the trade press.

Jon Baker has 25 years experience of managing, training & coaching in business. He is an in demand speaker, social media and sales trainer (Jon is a member of the professional speaker’s association). In the last 7 years he has coached hundreds of Business owners, helping to grow their firms by more than 63%. He has also had blue chip clients; including BP, Total, and Feel Good Drinks.

About the authors

Authors’ acknowledgements

Publisher’s acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1: Determining what your thing is

Chapter 1: Why do you want to become the Go-To-Expert?

What are your reasons for wanting to become the Go-To-Expert?

The importance of setting goals

Getting started on your journey to become the Go-To-Expert

Chapter 2: What is going to be your thing?

What do we mean by a niche?

The importance of being committed to your niche

Why professionals resist adopting a niche?

How to find your niche

Deciding on your niche

Part 2: Packaging your brand

Chapter 3: How to make your services irresistible to clients

What you need to know about your niche to build a successful marketing plan

Deciding what services to offer

Your sound bite

How to package up your services

How to differentiate yourself from your colleagues and competitors in the eyes of your niche market

Removing the risk for your clients

Chapter 4: How to craft the right impression

Your personal marketing toolkit

How to dress the part

Social media etiquette

Chapter 5: How to use your content to reinforce your expertise

What is meant by valuable content?

The three ways to create your content

What is a content plan?

Questions to ask before writing a content plan

Planning your business development content

Tips to save time producing and sharing content

The how, what, when and why of blogging

Part 3: How to build your visibility and profile to generate high-quality, warm leads